High School Spanish Teacher; Leave of Absence Job Wayland area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

High School Spanish Teacher (Leave of Absence)

Wayland School District Wayland High School - Wayland, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details
Job : 5942279
Final date to receive applications: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description
WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL YEAR
JOB POSTING
Title:
High School Spanish Teacher (Leave of Absence)
Position Summary:
Wayland Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and nurturing

Spanish Teacherto join our team. This position is for November 2 - December 22, 2026. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of ouradolescent learners.
Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to):

Teach five sections of high school Spanish;
Create an environment of belonging in the classroom that is conducive to students’ growth as learners and community members;
Embrace the diversity of the students and ensure that they all have equitable opportunities for learning and belonging;
Provide appropriate learning experiences in applicable content/skill areas and SEL, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements;
Hold high expectations for all students, provide appropriate support, and serve as a facilitator of student learning;
Actively participate in the accomplishment of the goals and priorities of the department;
Collaborate and communicate effectively with the Academic Support coordinator, school counselors, administrators, teachers, special educators, METCO liaison, and/or parents/caretakers to provide and monitor appropriate supports for students ;
Work with district and school leadership to combat systemic barriers that limit student, family, and staff members’ equitable access to opportunity;
Any other relative duties as assigned.

Experience (preferred, but not required):

Experience teaching in a proficiency-basedhigh school classroom preferred
Experience working with students with academic struggles and/or disabilities/special abilities preferred
Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred
Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and Power School preferred, but will train the right candidate
Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in secondary education or content area required, Masters degree preferred;
Experience: Previous experience working with high school-aged children is highly preferred.
Cultural

Competency:

Experience with diverse populations and a strong commitment to Wayland’s goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Professionalism:
Strong communication skills and the personal characteristics necessary to serve as a positive role model for students.
Education and Experience:

DESE Licensure: Must hold valid Massachusetts licensure in relevant content area
SEI Endorsement: Evidence of Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement is mandatory.

Work Schedule and Compensation:

Hours: 8:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Salary:

Wayland Public Schools (WPS) provides a desirable benefits package for full-time employees which include: health, employer sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and participation in retirement pension boards.

WPS is an equal opportunity employer committed to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands…